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European exchanges push new dark pools in fight for millisecond advantage

War over fractions of seconds escalates with latest launch

Euronext’s new dark pool focuses on timing, but traders' concerns often lie elsewhere
Euronext’s new dark pool focuses on timing, but traders' concerns often lie elsewhere Photo: Getty Images

European exchanges are fighting to win market share from London with dark pools promising the most up-to-date prices for traders.

Euronext Mid-Point Match, its newest dark pool, went live for shares listed on its Brussels exchange in March, with a wider rollout for the rest of the group on 8 April.

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